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    They Served With Valor And Honor PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023
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    This sermon honors veterans, emphasizing their sacrifices and service, and encourages us to show respect and live a life of service and sacrifice daily.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Welcome to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as family, united in the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are here to honor and pay tribute to the brave souls who have sacrificed so much for us. ...read more

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    Preparing To Build - 4 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 8, 2007
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    Consulting the Blueprints before Buying the Nails!

    Preparing to Build, Part 4 Consulting the Blueprints before Buying the Nails! Today we continue our series, PREPARING TO BUILD…SEEING THE VISION…LIVING THE DREAM! This series is focusing on what we need to do to prepare our lives and to prepare our church for what God has in store. We are so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing The Way Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003
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    To stress that we are to be God’s messengers today.

    The Gospel of Mark #1 Preparing the Way of the Lord Text: Mark 1:1-8 Thesis: To stress that we are to be God’s messengers today. Introduction (1) The gospel according to Mark: (a) Was written by John Mark (b) Was written sometime between A.D. 60-70 (c) Was written originally to Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing To Receive God's Will

    Contributed by Kirk Wannop on Jan 16, 2011
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    It's hard to find God's will because it's hard to do God's will. While seeking God's will you are being prepared to succeed in it.

    Preparing to Receive Gods Will Romans 12:1-2 Jan 9th, 2011 Every Christian should be occupied with finding the will of God. They should be obsessed with finding the will of God. If only finding our way into God’s will was as easy as turning on a GPS. Finding our way geographically is so ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    God's Preparation For Restoration Series

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Feb 12, 2003
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    The first century church is the goal of restoration. Ezra gives a unique perspective on the goal of restoration, as Israel is in the mode of restoration. Biblical reasoning and understanding can be applied to our modern application of restoration.

    God’s Preparation for Restoration Ezra 1 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On February 9, 2002 Introduction: I. Nicknames are always of interest. A. In college, my classmates gave me a couple; one that has followed me is “Ely the Prophet.” B. A prophecy of mine came true. I am just kidding. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing For Jesus' Coming

    Contributed by James May on Dec 8, 2002
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    Jesus is Coming again. We need to be a voice crying in the wilderness because this time He isn’t coming as a baby in a manger but as the King of Kings to bring judgment and deliverance!

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Lord's Supper: Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 19, 2016
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    This is the last of the three sermons on the Lord's Supper. This will cover two thoughts, Intentional and Personal Preparation for the LS.

    1. Motionless Man Bill Fuqua, the Motionless Man, is the Guinness Book of World Records champion at feeling and doing nothing. In fact, he appears so motionless during his routines at shopping malls and amusement parks that he is sometimes mistaken for a mannequin. The sign next to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing The Way For Christmas

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 2, 2015
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    Before we can go out into the world to share the good news of Christ, we must first prepare our own hearts. An Advent sermon for Holy Communion Sunday.

    Preparing the Way for Christmas Mark 1:1-8 This is the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God. It began just as the prophet Isaiah had written: “Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, and he will prepare your way. He is a voice shouting in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Preparing For Kingdom Challenges

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 9, 2019
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    What can the church at Antioch teach us about outreach?

    Preparing For Kingdom Challenges Acts 13:1-3 Introduction The Church was born into challenging times. Not long into the book of Acts the persecution of Christians takes a deadly turn when Stephen is stoned. Acts 8:1-4, NLT A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Survivorman Part 2

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
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    Livin’ Thru The Dry Times. Learn survival lessons and tips.

    SurvivorMan Pt. 2 I. Introduction One of the lessons that I won’t spend any time on but want to mention to you after that clip is that are times in the dry moments of your life that you have to do things you wouldn’t normally do. There is a flip side to that as well. There are times in the dry ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Easter - Preparation For Eternity

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 17, 2002
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    We dare not forget that this life is a preparation for eternity - an eternity in which we will be among the saved or the lost forever & ever.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:7-8; Matthew 27:62-28:7 A. What a wonderful day this is! All over the world people are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, alive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Witness: Prepares #1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019
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    We’re all being prepared to be witnesses through the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

    We begin with a conversation about the deepest question of all: why are we here? what’s the meaning of our lives? Nothing enduringly great has ever been achieved without asking that question. For us, as Christians, we have answered the question through the lenses of ONE indisputable Truth – God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Prepared To Give An Answer

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007
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    If we are living the life of Christ before others, people will ask why our life is so different from the rest of the worlds. We must be ready to give an answer.

    BE PREPARED TO GIVE AN ANSWER A. How many of you know someone who is not a Christian? (RAISE YOUR HAND) 1. We all do, don’t we—FAMILY, FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, CO-WORKER, CLASS-MATES. COMMENT: We want more than anything for these people to OBEY the Gospel? But what do we do? How do we bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Major Gerardo Balmori avatar

    Prepare-Restore-Rebuild

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
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    The Old Testament uses prophecy a great deal, but did you know there is also prophetic teaching in the New Testament. By the prophecy, God made understand his people that: “We need restoration”

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction: What is prophecy? A. Easton’s Bible Dictionary defines it as a "miracle of knowledge, a declaration or description or representation of something future, beyond the power of human sagacity to foresee, discern, or conjecture." The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Be Prepared To Meet God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
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    Preparation to meet God is the foundation of Christian living. The return of Christ is imminent, and it is essential that we keep our lamps burning, remain faithful, and stay vigilant in prayer and holiness.

    BE PREPARED TO MEET GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Amos 4:12 Supporting Texts: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Matthew 24:44, Revelation 22:12 INTRODUCTION: The message of preparation is a call to vigilance and readiness to meet the Lord. In Amos 4:12, God’s warning to Israel highlights His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God